Dry fasting or absolute fasting is one which restricts intake of both food and liquid. Water, tea and coffee all need to be avoided if you are dry fasting.
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Intermittent fasting
Dry fasting can be done with intermittent fasting. It involves periods of fasting and eating. The fasting phase lasts for 12, 14 or 16 hours in a day.
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Dry fasting
It has been found to be effective for weight loss and slower ageing. However, it puts you at risk of dehydration, headaches and several other side effects.
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Weight loss
A 2013 study found that intermittent dry fasting can lead to short-term weight loss and lower your BMI. More research is needed to testify its long-term effects.
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Immunity
Limiting your calorie intake can reduce inflammation, which can help in boosting immunity. This link between dry fasting & improved immunity needs more research.
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Skin benefits
Dry fasting is an effective way to detox your body and skin. Short-term benefits of calorie restriction include slowing down of ageing.
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Side effects
Not drinking water can lead to side effects like persistent hunger, tiredness, irritability, headaches, lack of focus and reduced urination.
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Complications
Continued or repeated dry fasting can cause dehydration, urinary and kidney problems, fainting and disordered eating.